Planning appeal decision
125 Winner Street, Paignton, TQ3 3BP
Planning appeal 3264250 at 125 Winner Street, Paignton, TQ3 3BP (Torbay Council) was allowed on 14 July 2021 by Inspector Ford C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants with particular regard to the provision of internal living space, natural light and outlook.
`formation of studio flat, change of use from workshop to dwelling; all as drawings
- Authority
- Torbay Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Ford C
- Postcode
- TQ3 3BP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants with particular regard to the provision of internal living space, natural light and outlook
What decided it
The revised scheme, incorporating a bay window and roof lights to address previous concerns about natural light and outlook, combined with adequate floorspace and storage, would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants in accordance with Policy DE3.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DE3
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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